Mayan Encounter
17 days Playa del Carmen to Antigua
Snorkel in Caye Caulker and see curious manatees, Experience traditional life in San Ignacio, Chill-out by the coast at Playa del Carmen, Bargain hard in the markets of Chichicastenango, Enjoy colonial architecture in Antigua
Search for paradise somewhere between the blazing Yucatan sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this fabulous Mayan Encounter. From active volcanoes and remote jungles to fascinating ruins and beaches, this trip has everything under the sun.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Simple hotels (16 nts)
Transportation: Minibus, boat, local bus
Trip Style: Intrepid Basix
Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
Search for paradise somewhere between the blazing Yucatan sun and the cool Guatemalan highlands on this fabulous Mayan Encounter. From active volcanoes and remote jungles to fascinating ruins and beaches, this trip has everything under the sun.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Simple hotels (16 nts)
Transportation: Minibus, boat, local bus
Trip Style: Intrepid Basix
Group Size: Maximum of 16 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed
Budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
Call (661) 399-9515 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6067312
- Tour Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Duration
- 17 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Days 1-3 | Playa Del Carmen | Snorkel among the mangrove and get a taste for refreshing margaritas. It's possible to take a trip to infamous Cancun and frolic in the surf or hit the many bars. |
| Days 4-5 | Caye Caulker | Lie on the beach, go for a swim or stroll around the sandy island. There's an opportunity to go manatee (sea cow) spotting and take in these huge, curious creatures. |
| Days 6-7 | San Ignacio | Tucked between forested hills and gushing rivers, optional activities abound - wander through the butterfly garden or canoe through limestone caves. |
| Days 8-9 | Flores/Tikal | In this island town, many locals still get about by canoe. Why not visit Tikal to explore the maze of structures scattered through the jungle? Those feeling fit can clamber up the world's highest Mayan structure. |
| Days 10-11 | Rio Dulce | Travel through the dense jungle of the Peten to Rio Dulce. Perhaps take a lancha up the river to visit nearby hot springs, a rubber plantation and an old Spanish fort. |
| Day 12 | Antigua | Discover this city's charms by strolling around the little streets. |
| Days 13-14 | Panajachel/Chichicastenango | Hone those bargaining skills at the famous markets of Chichicastenango, filled with colourful handicrafts and medicinal plants. Explore Lake Atitlan by boat and the volcanic countryside by bike or foot. |
| Days 15-17 | Antigua | Fuelled by a cup of Guatemalan coffee, take to Antigua's World Heritage-listed streets to explore the beautiful colonial buildings, set against a backdrop of volcanoes. In the late afternoon, hang out with the locals in Central Park and reflect on a great adventure. |
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